Seoul Launches 24-Hour Call Center for ‘Lonely’ South Koreans (Breitbart/22 Oct 2024)

Breitbart reports that Seoul has launched a 24-hour hotline to tackle loneliness as part of a broader response to South Korea’s demographic crisis. With the world’s lowest birth rate, the aging population faces increasing isolation. Programs like social spaces and events, along with efforts to support ethnic Koreans returning from abroad, highlight the government's struggle to address both loneliness and the declining population.